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Increase Your Internet Speed - XP Pro Version
This only works with Windows XP Pro Windows stores 20% of your bandwidth for Windows updates, spyware checks and all that other stuff. Here is a little tweak that will help you override this. 1) Start-> Run-> type gpedit.msc ( You will see Local Computer Policy) 2) Expand the Administrative Templates branch 3) Expand the…
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Sony 404-- Camcorder
Guys Hello Can anyone shed some light on this plesase. I want to buy above referred camcorder. I am aware it is not a latest model. But I do not want to spend a lot hencegoing for older. I have been offered this model for £150/- ex display. Would this be a good buy? and if anyone is using this then is it good model. Please…
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dell
Hi im wanting to buy a dell computer for £2000 + accessories i dont have cash and was intending on getting finance how difficult is it would my application get refused what could help me I ha\ve a credit card & going to pay monthley phone will that help me? any advice please post here. I think post was supposed to have…
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Multi-media hard drive enclosure
Hey guys, I've been shopping around for a media hard drive enclosure. I was hoping that those of you who have purchased or are planning to purchase one could share your experiences here. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, they - you can put a normal hard drive inside and plug it into your telly to…
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need help with sound to play on xbox360 connected to pc
Hi i recently bought a dell e520 and it states it has a 7.1 saound card built in, i have added the xbox 360 to the 22 inch monitor with the official vga cable, now i have plugged the sound lead (red and white lead) into the input of my pc but i get no sound can some one help me or give me suggestions on what to do thanks
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Refiling ink jet printers
Can anyone tell me if the olivetti any_way photo all in one printer cartridges can be refilled? the printer is sold only by Argos and was on offer last year at £35:00 but the cartridges are a bit expensive at £23:00! Thanks.
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word problem(solved)
Hi, when I edit a word file, my 'backspace' does not work if I choose some sentences using mouse. So I have to use 'delete'. Who can help me solve this problem. Thanks beforhand.
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help to connect my computer to my tv using hdmi
i've got a hyundai hdmi plasma tv and a hdmi to dvi video cable. i want to connect my computer to my tv using hdmi. my graphics card is a nivida geforce fx5200 and has a dvi output and a vga output. when i connect the cable to the dvi output on the computer and then connect the cable to the hdmi port on the tv it does not…
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Advice re DVD Santa
We are trying to copy dvd files from hard drive to dvd with DVD Santa. When I go to burn the disc a message pops up saying "Unable to reserve track" Never had this problem before. Tried using the other burner programmes like Nero etc, but get messages like "fail to create the directory" Have uninstalled then reinstalled…
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proxy site
How can i make i proxy site using a free template and free hosting?
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External HDD...any good??
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=27930907212&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=62840 This comes out at £44.09 using google checkout.... is this a decent deal for a 160gb external HDD?? I need one pretty soon-ish cheers
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Found a trojan on PC
Ive recently found 2 trojans on my computer, 1 last week which i dealt with and 1 just now, i found them by doing an avg scan, should i be worried at all, the scan its doing at the minute has found 2 threats, in the meantime ill run ccleaner and adaware
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Urgent!! Need an AVI to DVD convertor tool
My partner is in his last yr at Uni, and needs to convert an AVI file into DVD format for his final project. Can anyone suggest a free recommended software to do this? Thanks in advance
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Apple Quicktime?
What uses Apple Quicktime?:confused: I am finding that it has a tendency to decide it deserves to start on start-up & it then causes problems with my PC - especially the not liking to boot-up fully in one go that I mentioned a few weeks back.:mad: I am thinking of deleting Quicktime for this reason but dont want to affect…
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BT Home Hub help
I've just changed from an asdl modem to Bt home hub. With the old modem I was able to see, in the right hand side of the taskbar, a modem icon with the connection speed & also the sign that says you are connected. I can't see anything that I can click on to disconnect from the internet. Any help would be appreciated.
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Compaq Problem - Bad Memory?
Hi guys Just acquired a used Compaq from a mate who hasn't used it for a good 18 months. Was working fine before but now when I connect it up it's not working. When I boot it spins HDD, all fans etc but shuts down reasonably quickly then reboots itself and I get a short beep and two long beeps. First of all I thought the…
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PS2 Networking
I used to use my PS2 to play online by connecting the PS2 via a crossover cable into a spare ethernet port on my computer and sharing my PC internet connection. Ever seen NTL has converted to Virgin I haven't been able to get on due to the DNS settings according to the error message. Can anyone offer any advice with these…
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adding videos to iPod
struggling to add video or films to my ipod video, ive used the search but couldnt find much. I know the drag and drop for music but how do you do it with films? I've downloaded a load of mpeg's i want to load onto it, and also wondered if i can copy from a DVD and add that too Im guessing i have to get the films into…
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Chain mail crash ?
First off - I don't want flaming for this please. Anyone know what the likelihood of major crashes is if a chain email becomes extremely popular. I'm thinking about one that was started sometime yesterday which I've had 21 of already. Will the traffic it might soon generate crash major systems ?
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Does a DSL Router include a Cable Modem ??
I'm looking for a DSL Cable Modem for my Virgin/NTL cable connection. Does a DSL Router include a Cable Modem, or is it just for sharing the connnection to other Pcs ?? DSL Routers (NTL Lines) http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/products/a845x1y0z1p0s0n0m0 Looking at the router specs., I'm not sure. peter999
